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Key Aerodynamic Test Facility Supports South Africa Industry

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Ref: https://www.csir.co.za/key-aerodynamic-test-facility-supports-south-africa-industry

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Collected on 21 September 2026

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This is a CSIR news article describing its low-speed wind tunnel and its role in South African aeronautical development. It explains that the facility simulates flight airflow and supports aerodynamic measurements and other tests. The article also gives the tunnel’s maximum speed and test-section dimensions.

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The CSIR’s Low speed wind tunnel

The CSIR makes its low-speed wind tunnel available for aerodynamic testing of aircraft and other bodies, including measurements of aerodynamic forces, moments and pressure in a controlled airflow environment.

Who it is for: Aeronautical developers and users needing to test aircraft, flight vehicles or other bodies
How to act on it: No application or booking route is stated in the document.

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A wide range of other tests are also performed in this wind tunnel, such as pressure measure

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Reference

https://www.csir.co.za/key-aerodynamic-test-facility-supports-south-africa-industry

Key Takeaways

CSIR low-speed wind tunnel
More than 50 years’ experience
Maximum speed of 120 mps or around 430 kmh
Test section 2.1 m wide by 1.5 m high
Aeronautical development in South Africa
Aerodynamic forces, moments and pressure measurements
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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